Ryton Students - Departments – French– Overview

 

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Year 12

Year 13

 

Year 7

 

 

 

Topic Covered

When

Assessment

Opportunities for parents to help

Module 1: C’est parti!

·      Alphabet

·      Numbers

·      Classrooms

Sept – Oct Half Term

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

Module 2:  Famille et Copains

·      Family

·      Pets

·      Descriptions

Oct Half Term - Xmas

End of Unit 1 & 2 Test

(Listening/Reading/Writing)

 

NC Level

 

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mind maps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

Module 3: Chez moi

·      Your house

·      Bedroom

·      Time

Jan – Feb Half Term

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

Module 4: On va en ville

·      Home Town

·      Directions

·      Opinions

·      Snacks

 

Feb Half Term - Easter

End of Unit 3 & 4 Test

(Listening/Reading/Writing)

 

NC Level

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

Module 5: Ma journée

·   Daily Routine

·   School subjects

·   After school activities

Easter – May Half Term

Year 7 Yearly Tests

 

NC Level

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

Module 6: On s’amuse

·   Sports

·   Music

·   Holidays

May Half term – Summer

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

 

Year 8

 

 

 

Topic Covered

When

Assessment

Opportunities for parents to help

1 Famile et Domicile

·   Families

·   Jobs

·   weather

·   present tense verbs

Sept – Oct Half Term

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

2. Temps Libre

·   Perfect Tense

·   TV programmes

·   My weekend

 

Oct Half Term - Xmas

End of Unit 1 & 2 Test

(Listening/Reading/Writing)

 

NC Level

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

3 Les Sorties

·   Invitations

·   Excuses

·   Clothes

·   Shopping

Xmas – to Feb Half Term

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

4 Manger et Boire

·   Food

·   Shopping for food

·   Restaurant

Feb Half Term - Easter

End of Unit 3 & 4 test

(Listening/Reading/Writing)

 

NC Level

 

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

5 Voyages et Vacances

·   country/languages

·   Holidays

·   Past holiday

·   Finding information

Easter – May Half Term

Year 8 Yearly Exam

 

NC Level

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

6   Les Copains

·   Friends

·   Pocket money

·   Past, present and future tenses

May Half Term - July

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

 

Year 9

 

 

 

Topic Covered

When

Assessment

Opportunities for parents to help

1. Ça t’interesse

·   TV/Films

·   Perfect Tense

·   Routine

·   Reading

Sept – Oct Half term

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

 

Encourage use of linking words and tenses to improve style

2. L’avenir

·   Future Tense

·   Careers

·   Why languages are important

Oct Half Term – Xmas

End of Unit 1 & 2 Test

(Listening/Reading/Writing)

 

NC Level

 

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

 

Encourage use of linking words and tenses to improve style

3.       En bonne santé

·   Illness

·   Injuries

·   Healthy Living

·   Giving advice

Jan – Feb Half Term

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

 

Encourage use of linking words and tenses to improve style

4.       Il était une fois

Upper

·   revision of present/perfect/ future

Lower

·    French speaking people

·   Perfect tense

Feb Half Term – Easter

End of Unit 3 & 4 Test

(Listening/Reading/Writing)

 

NC Level

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

 

Encourage use of linking words and tenses to improve style

5.       On y va!

·   Travel

·   Accomodation

·   Visiting an attraction/ sporting activity

Easter – May Half Term

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

 

Encourage use of linking words and tenses to improve style

6.       Les droits des jeunes

·   Schools in different country

·   Young people and work

·   World Issues

·   Human Rights Activists

May Half Term - July

Y9 Yearly Exam

 

NC Level

 

Learning of vocabulary

 

Using mindmaps to revise topics

 

Revision of vocabulary using websites

 

Encourage use of linking words and tenses to improve style

 

Year 10

 

 

 

Topic Covered

When

Assessment

Opportunities for parents to help

1.  At my house and at school

Sept – Oct Half term

Preparation of GCSE Speaking Questions

Encourage Use linking words to improve style

 

Test student on speaking questions

 

Using mindmaps to revise topic areas

 

Revision of Present/Perfect / Future Tenses

2.  Leisure Activities

Oct Half Term – Xmas

Preparation of GCSE Speaking Questions

Encourage Use linking words to improve style

 

Test student on speaking questions

 

Using mindmaps to revise topic areas

 

Revision of Present/Perfect / Future Tenses

3.  Going Shopping

Jan – Feb Half Term

Preparation of GCSE Speaking Questions

 

Encourage Use linking words to improve style

 

Test student on speaking questions

 

Using mindmaps to revise topic areas

 

Revision of Present/Perfect / Future Tenses

4.  Going on holiday

Feb Half Term – Easter

Preparation of GCSE Speaking Questions

 

Encourage Use linking words to improve style

 

Test student on speaking questions

 

Using mindmaps to revise topic areas

 

Revision of Present/Perfect / Future Tenses

5.  Being a guest

Easter – May Half Term

Year 10 Exam

Preparation of GCSE Speaking Questions

 

Encourage Use linking words to improve style

 

Test student on speaking questions

 

Using mindmaps to revise topic areas

 

Revision of Present/Perfect / Future Tenses

6.  Health and Accidents

May Half Term - July

Preparation of GCSE Speaking Questions

Coursework 1

Encourage Use linking words to improve style

 

Test student on speaking questions

 

Using mindmaps to revise topic areas

 

Revision of Present/Perfect / Future Tenses

 

Year 11

 

 

 

Topic Covered

When

Assessment

Opportunities for parents to help

7.  A disastrous hoilday

Sept – Oct Half term

 

Encourage Use linking words to improve style

 

Test student on speaking questions

 

Using mindmaps to revise topic areas

 

Revision of Present/Perfect / Future Tenses

8. Travelling

Oct Half Term – Xmas

Coursework 2

Encourage Use linking words to improve style

 

Test student on speaking questions

 

Using mindmaps to revise topic areas

 

Revision of Present/Perfect / Future Tenses

9.  School and afterwards

Jan – Feb Half Term

Coursework 3

 

Mock Exam (Listening/Speaking/Reading)

Encourage Use linking words to improve style

 

Test student on speaking questions

 

Using mindmaps to revise topic areas

 

Revision of Present/Perfect / Future Tenses

10. France and Europe

Feb Half Term – Easter

Coursework 4

Encourage Use linking words to improve style

 

Test student on speaking questions

 

Using mindmaps to revise topic areas

 

Revision of Present/Perfect / Future Tenses

Revision

Easter – Study Leave

 

Encourage Use linking words to improve style

 

Test student on speaking questions

 

Using mindmaps to revise topic areas

 

Revision of Present/Perfect / Future Tenses

 

Year 12

 

 

 

Topic Covered

When

Assessment

Opportunities for parents to help

Daily Life:

  1. Family
  2. Rights

 

 

Grammar: Present Tense/ Present Participle/ uses of Gerund/Imperatives

 

 

Sept – Oct Half term

Weekly homework ( various skill areas)

 

Grammar Tests

 

Vocabulary tests

 

Oral presentations

 

Essays

 

 

 

 

 

1.  Encourage discussions about different aspects of daily life, especially various aspects of family life and the rights of parents/ carers/ children) to promote and develop ideas and  opinions.

2.  Show an interest in the French news, and raise awareness

3.  Help test revision of the grammar, especially the Tenses and irregular verbs in the verb tables ( revisit on a regular basis)

4.  Set vocabulary tests of 10 or more words every night.

 

Sports and Pastimes

 

Grammar:             The Past Perfect/Imperfect/ Past Historic

 

Oct Half Term – Xmas

Weekly homework ( various skill areas)

 

Grammar Tests

 

Vocabulary tests

 

Oral presentations

 

Essays

 

 

1.  Encourage discussions about leisure, especially sports and pastimes.  Compare British with French trends.                              2.  Show an interest in the French news, and raise awareness

3.  Help test revision of the grammar, especially the Tenses and irregular verbs in the verb tables ( revisit on a regular basis)

4.  Set vocabulary tests of 10 or more words every night.

 

Health

 

Grammar: 

The Future

Immediate Future

Future Tense

Conditional

Jan – Feb Half Term

Weekly homework ( various skill areas)

 

Grammar Tests

 

Vocabulary tests

 

Oral presentations

 

Essays

 

1.  Encourage discussions about  health issues.  Relate as much as possible to France.              2.  Show an interest in the French news, and raise awareness

3.  Help test revision of the grammar, especially the Tenses and irregular verbs in the verb tables ( revisit on a regular basis)

4.  Set vocabulary tests of 10 or more words every night.

 

Food and drink

 

Grammar:          “Que” and “qui” constructions Comparatives Superlatives

Possessives

Demonstratives

Interrogatives

Feb Half Term – Easter

Weekly homework ( various skill areas)

 

Grammar Tests

 

Vocabulary tests

 

Oral presentations

 

Essays

 

1.  Encourage discussions about different aspects of foods and drinks specific to France and French habits, regional dishes, including popular foods in a multicultural society, etc to promote and develop ideas and  opinions

2.  Show an interest in the French news, and raise awareness

3.  Help test revision of the grammar                                    4.  Set vocabulary tests of 10 or more words every night.

 

Media/ Advertising

 

Arts

 

Grammar:

The Subjunctive

The Passive

Verbs with/without prepositions

Easter – May Half Term

Weekly homework ( various skill areas)

 

Grammar Tests

 

Vocabulary tests

 

Oral presentations

 

Essays

 

1.  Encourage discussions about different aspects of French media and advertising, and in French art.

2.  Show an interest in the French news, and raise awareness

3.  Help test revision of the grammar, especially the Tenses and irregular verbs in the verb tables ( revisit on a regular basis)

4.  Set vocabulary tests of 10 or more words every night.

 

Human interest news items

 

Grammar:

General revision of all tenses and grammatical concepts

May Half Term - July

Weekly homework ( various skill areas)

 

Grammar Tests

 

Vocabulary tests

 

Oral presentations

 

Essays

 

1.  Encourage discussions about human interest news items.          2.  Show an interest in the French news, and raise awareness

3.  Help test revision of the grammar, especially the Tenses and irregular verbs in the verb tables ( revisit on a regular basis)

4.  Set vocabulary tests of 10 or more words every night.

 

 

Year 13

 

 

 

Topic Covered

When

Assessment

Opportunities for parents to help

Social isssues:

- Immigration and qualification for residence

- Urban and rural life:              Housing problems Social exclusion

Employment and unemployment

Leisure activities

- The role of women

- Equality of opportunity for minority groups

- Religion and belief

- Patterns of churchgoing

- religious minorities

 

 

Grammar:

Pluperfect Tense

 

 

Sept – Oct Half term

Weekly homework ( various skill areas)

 

Grammar Tests

 

Vocabulary tests

 

Oral presentations

 

Essays

 

Coursework

 

 

1.  Encourage discussions about the following topic areas to promote and develop ideas and  opinions on social issues in France and at home

2.  Show an interest in the French news, and raise awareness

3.  Help test revision of the grammar, especially the Tenses and irregular verbs in the verb tables ( revisit on a regular basis)

4.  Set vocabulary tests of 15 or more words every night.

 

The environment

- The individual in his/her surroundings

- Effect of the environment on individuals eg:

- Pollution

- Global warming

- Acid rain

- Air

- Water pollution

- Noise

- Destruction of rain forests

- Damage to animal world

- Solutions and cost implications

 

Grammar:

Future Perfect Tense

Conditional Perfect Tense

 

Oct Half Term – Xmas

Weekly homework ( various skill areas)

 

Grammar Tests

 

Vocabulary tests

 

Oral presentations

 

Essays

 

Coursework

 

 

 

1.  Encourage discussions about the following topic areas to promote and develop ideas and  opinions on current environmental issues in France and at home.

2.  Show an interest in the French news, and raise awareness

3.  Help test revision of the grammar, especially the Tenses and irregular verbs in the verb tables ( revisit on a regular basis)

4.  Set vocabulary tests of 15 or more words every night.

 

Education

- Education systems and types of school

- Patterns of curriculum

- Relationship between education and training

- Further and higher education provision

- Examinations

 

 

 

Grammar:

Subjunctive mood: revision of the Present forms

New:  Imperfect subjunctive (Reading only)

 

Jan – Feb Half Term

Weekly homework ( various skill areas)

 

Grammar Tests

 

Vocabulary tests

 

Oral presentations

 

Essays

 

Coursework

 

 

1.  Encourage discussions about the following topic areas to promote and develop ideas and  opinions:

Education in France and at home.

2.  Show an interest in the French news, and raise awareness

3.  Help test revision of the grammar, especially the Tenses and irregular verbs in the verb tables ( revisit on a regular basis)

4.  Set vocabulary tests of 15 or more words every night.

 

Law and order

- the role of the police

- Patterns of crime

- Public protest and demonstrations

- Juvenile delinquency

Politics

- Aspects of France and the French-speaking world

- The colonial heritage

 

Grammar:

The Passive Voice: in all Tenses

Feb Half Term – Easter

Weekly homework ( various skill areas)

 

Grammar Tests

 

Vocabulary tests

 

Oral presentations

 

Essays

 

Coursework

 

1.  Encourage discussions about the following topic areas to promote and develop ideas and  opinions:

Law and order, and politics in France.

2.  Show an interest in the French news, and raise awareness

3.  Help test revision of the grammar, especially the Tenses and irregular verbs in the verb tables ( revisit on a regular basis)

4.  Set vocabulary tests of 15 or more words every night.

 

Technological and scientific advances

- medical advances

- Ethical problems of medical progress

- Technological advances eg electronic communications; modern communications systems; satellites and space travel

 

Human interest items 

This is an all year round topic ( extracts from current French papers, magazines and video clips)

 

Grammar:

Inversion after adverbs

Easter – May Half Term

Weekly homework ( various skill areas)

 

Grammar Tests

 

Vocabulary tests

 

Oral presentations

 

Essays

 

Coursework

 

1.  Encourage discussions about the following topic areas to promote and develop ideas and  opinions:

-  Scientific and technological advances and research

-  Miscellaneous

2.  Show an interest in the French news, and raise awareness

3.  Help test revision of the grammar, especially the Tenses and irregular verbs in the verb tables ( revisit on a regular basis)

4.  Set vocabulary tests of 15 or more words every night.

 

Examination practice

May Half Term - July

Weekly homework ( various skill areas)

 

Grammar Tests

 

Vocabulary tests

 

Oral presentations

 

Essays

 

Coursework

 

1.  Encourage discussions about the following topic areas to promote and develop ideas and  opinions:

-  Society

-  Environment

-  Education

-  Politics

-  Scientific and technological advances and research

-  Miscellaneous

2.  Show an interest in the French news, and raise awareness

3.  Help test revision of the grammar, especially the Tenses and irregular verbs in the verb tables ( revisit on a regular basis)

4.  Set vocabulary tests of 15 or more words every night.